Jürgen Klopp has confirmed that negotiations are under way with the German Football Association (DFB) over taking charge of the national team as successor to Julian Nagelsmann, noting that finalising the matter will take some time due to the need for extensive discussions.
Speaking to the Magenta TV channel, Klopp said the current crisis facing the German national team is not linked to Nagelsmann personally, stressing that the matter requires thorough examination before any step is taken.
The DFB earlier announced Nagelsmann's departure from his post after around 3 years, following the national team's elimination in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup after a defeat on penalties to Paraguay.
Klopp, who previously managed Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool and currently serves as Global Head of Soccer at Red Bull, said he feels he has become ready to return to hands-on work, adding: "I now have more energy, so I am ready."
The German coach praised Nagelsmann, describing him as a wonderful manager, and noted that things would have been different had Germany not been knocked out of the tournament by Paraguay.
He added: "Things are now as they are. Nagelsmann resigned, the DFB is looking for a new coach, and during these deliberations they contacted me."
Klopp revealed that he spoke with Oliver Mintzlaff, an executive at Red Bull, to discuss his future, particularly as he is contracted to the company until 2029.
He concluded his remarks by saying: "In the best case, everyone should come out of this situation well, and with their reputation intact."